UEFA release team of 21st century

The 21st century has given us Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Gabriel Obertan. It has supplied us with one of the greatest Barcelona teams in recent history, Sportbible.com reports.

In a risky move, UEFA have put their neck on the line and named 11 players who apparently deserve a place in the 21st century side.

Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas features between the sticks. The Spaniard made over 500 appearances for Los Blancos during a successful 16 year spell with the club.

Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol and Philipp Lahm make up the back four, but many have suggested that former Barcelona defender Puyol and current centre-back Gerard Pique don't deserve a place in the side.